National Catholic Reporter
Classifieds
 

Updated September 14, 2007

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Christian Unity

CENTENARY CELEBRATE 100 YEARS! Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25, 2008). Visit www.weekofprayer2008.org for background, suggestions, resources and to share ideas. Or contact WPCU Centenary, Graymoor, PO Box 300, Garrison, NY 10524-0300.


Conferences

BOSTON -- Married Priests Now! Catholic Prelature Conference. October 13, 2007 - 9:30 to 4 PM for married priests, and married men seeking priesthood. Registration $10. Includes lunch. Call (516) 485-0616 or PeterBrennan7@aol.com


Conventions

THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy (NOCERCC) invites the ministry formation community and other interested individuals to join us in celebrating our 35th anniversary at our 2008 national convention January 28-31, 2008 at the Belleview Biltmore Resort in Clearwater, FA. Major speakers include Rev. Mark O’Keefe, OSB; Trish Sullivan Vanni and Very Rev. Ronald D. Witherup, SS. The convention also features workshops, community liturgy, common meals, exhibits showcasing available programs and resources and many other opportunities for networking. For more information, call NOCERCC at: (312) 781-9450, Ext. 216 or e-mail pbonilla@nocercc.org


Education

OC/IC online course in church planting and cell groups. Buildhischurches.com.com


MASTER OF DIVINITY -- distance learn and/or residential; bachelor through doctorate. Phone: (718) 698-0700. E-mail: IgnatiusU@aol.com Web site: http://IgnatiusU.com


COSMIC CATHOLIC FAITH-SHARING MANUAL. The Ecology/Economy/Eucharist Connection. Download free. Web site: www.secondenlightenment.org


Fund Raising

FUND RAISING with family-friendly DVDs for churches, schools, religious education and other groups. Go to www.billybuddfilms.com for more information. Do well while doing good. Renew acquaintances with classic stories that have stood the test of time. Be not afraid to have your children raised up on eagle’s wings.


Greeting Cards

NOTE CARDS. Free continental U.S. shipping. Phone: 1-888-707-6255 Fax: (317) 240-1827 E-mail: sales@smallsmallacts.com Web site: www.smallsmallacts.com


Homilies -- Preaching -- Retreats

HOMILISTS, PREACHERS: Stories, notes and resources to assist you in your ministry. www.connections-mediaworks.com


Language Studies

INTENSIVE PASTORAL ENGLISH: Adult language instruction includes vocabulary for ministry. Small classes, multicultural setting, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


Parish Missions

ISAIAH MINISTRIES: Parish missions that change hearts since 1984. Web site: www.isaiahmissions.org


DYNAMIC, CREATIVE PREACHING -- Parish missions, Faculty in-service, retreats for religious. Web site: www.sabbathretreats.org


Religious Goods

CHURCH INTERIORS, Cave Co. Ecclesiastical Interiors. Web site: www.churchgoods.net Phone: (800) 989-CAVE (2238)


Retreats

INSPIRING 3-NIGHT PARISH RETREAT conducted by dynamic priest. For more information visit: www.parishretreats.org or e-mail: retreat.hff@comcast.net Scheduling thru 2010. Limited availability Fall/Advent 2007.


BETHANY RETREAT HOUSE, East Chicago, Indiana, offers private and individually-directed silent retreats, including Ignatian 30 days, year-round in a prayerful home setting. Contact Joyce Diltz, PHJC: (219) 398-5047. E-mail: bethanyrh@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.bethanyretreathouse.org


BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE RETREAT: Resources for Inner and Outer Transformation. Thursday November 1-Sunday November 4, 2007. Trinity Conference Center, West Cornwall, CT. Presenter: Sister Donald Corcoran, OSB Cam. Contact: Friends of Saint Benedict. E-mail: SaintBenedict@prospect.tech.com or phone: (202) 363-8061.


Sabbaticals

WINTER SABBATICAL: Jan. 3 - Feb. 2, 2008. SPRING SABBATICAL: May 7-June 7, 2008. An ideal environment for spiritual renewal, theological updating and holistic relaxation. For more information contact Robert Cogswell, Center for Spiritual Development, 434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868-3907. (714) 744-3175 ext. 4406. E-mail: rcogswell@csjorange.org Web site: www.thecsd.com


FORMATION CONSULTATION SERVICES -- provides unique, flexible and holistic sabbatical programs within a nurturing small community atmosphere. Programs are tailored specifically to each participant’s needs. Program details are located on our web site: www.fcs-bilotta.com Our web site also offers a helpful selection of articles on formation for free downloading. Phone: (508) 234-6540.


Senior Adult Ministry

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY & SPIRITUAL GERONTOLOGY -- New visions, New vitality, New materials, Professional Certificate in Spiritual Gerontology. www.SeniorAdultMinistry.com Phone: (636) 273-6898.


Spanish Studies

STUDY TOP-OF-THE-LINE PASTORAL SPANISH and the real Mexican cultural program, total immersion, one-on-one, customized, year-round, start anytime, go as long as you like tutorials. Special emphasis on pastoral care of Hispanics and on developing fluency in professionally oriented Spanish. Excellent faculty. Direct interaction with the Mexican church and the genuine Mexican culture reality. Contact: CIRIMEX, 205 Hill Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501. Phone: (641) 682-4264. Fax: (641) 684-4690. Guadalajara, Mexico, phone: 011-52-333-121-4878. Mexican fax: 011-52-333-121-7738. Worldwide e-mail: CIRIMEX@aol.com


INTENSIVE PASTORAL SPANISH: Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Adult learning in multicultural faith community. Small classes, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES


Employment Opportunities


ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

LIVING PEACE IN L’ARCHE Greater Washington, DC. People with and without developmental disabilities practice peacemaking by sharing daily life of work, prayer and holy leisure in interdenominational Christian community. Room, board, stipend, insurance, spiritual formation, professional trainings. Résumé to L’Arche, PO Box 21471, Washington, DC 20009, see www.larchewashingtondc.org or e-mail dkelly@larchewashingtondc.org (subject: assistant)


COORDINATOR

COORDINATOR OF CATECHETICAL MINISTRIES -- Sacred Heart Church located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA has an immediate opening for an experienced Coordinator of Catechetical Ministries. This position is full-time and is responsible for the parish faith formation program. The ideal candidate will possess 5 years experience in catechetical ministry with experience in a management/supervisory capacity. Must have thorough knowledge of Catholic theology and catechetical processes and protocols; be a practicing Catholic in good standing; have strong interpersonal, training, and communication skills. Must be sensitive to the needs of a multicultural community, and be a highly visible supervisor interacting and giving religious instruction to catechists, volunteers, parents and children. Please forward your résumé to: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12704 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Attention: Dr. Pete Newburn, Pastoral Coordinator. Fax: (909) 899-3229.


DIRECTOR

SAINTS JOHN & PAUL PARISH, a young, large, vibrant parish in northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (voted most livable city in 2007) is seeking a faith-filled, collaborative and energetic Religious Education. We are a growing parish in the midst of a building project that will yield a new church seating more than 1,500. Our parish was founded in 1994 and now has over 1,900 families and continues to grow each month. The job description can be found at our website, www.stsjohnandpaul.org. If you are experienced, forward-thinking and enthusiastic, e-mail your résumé to jmccaffrey@stsjohnandpaul.org. Salary is commensurate with education and experience


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

L’ARCHE WAVECREST, an intentional faith community including people with and without developmental disabilities, in Orange, California seeks an Executive Director/Community Leader to take us into our next phase of growth. Experience within L’Arche preferred. Please inquire at 714-923-1221 or at larchewavecrest@socal.rr.com. Our website is www.wavecrestonline.org


MINISTRY

ESTABLISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM for Navajo children and adults at St. Bonaventure Indian Mission, Thoreau, New Mexico. Visit: www.stbonaventuremission.org E-mail Sr. Natalie Bussiere for job description: nbussiere@sbms.k12.nm.us


MISSIONER

LAY MISSIONARIES -- Interested in serving overseas as a lay missionary for 3 years in the areas of education, nursing, administration, accounting, computers, technical trades, etc. Lay Mission-Helpers Association provides training and support. Check out our website at www.laymissionhelpers.org


SOCIAL SERVICES

CASE MANAGER -- Bissonette House is looking for a full-time experienced Case Manager to coordinate intake, provide orientation and case management to recent parolees residing in this home-like atmosphere. Experience working with this, or a like, population is preferred. Flexible schedule and hours needed. Send résumé and two references to: Bissonette House Interview Committee, 335 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215.


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